Another good reason to have a table at your bedside is to hold books. A set of decorative bookends makes an ideal accent for a nightstand and keeps bedtime reading close at hand. If this leaves little room on the surface for a bedside lamp, use wall mounted lighting with a shade which angles the light down and towards the reader.

If you're going to purchase a nightstand for your bedroom it's an absolute must that you know the size the nightstand needs to be. Never go shopping for a nightstand before you know how tall or wide you need for it to be. It would be a total waste of time to find a nightstand that you really like only to bring it home and discover that it doesn't fit in your bedroom. Always take measurements of the area where the nightstand will be placed before you go shopping and only look at nightstands that are sized within those measurements.

A final thing to remember when purchasing a nightstand is to always check for quality and sturdiness. You want a nightstand that will be durable and long lasting. A nightstand is a considerable purchase therefore; you don't want to have to buy another one after only a few months because the first one fell apart. Be sure to look for top quality when purchasing your nightstand. Check your drawers and test it for overall durability. Go shopping with a solid plan and you'll be sure to find a quality night stand that works perfectly in your bedroom.